Serving Our Community, Locally and Worldwide
Chartered in 1986, the Rotary Club of Columbia/Patuxent is a vibrant and diverse group of community members from Columbia and Howard County, united by a shared passion for making a positive difference. As the largest club in the county, we actively volunteer both locally and globally, supporting a wide range of causes, from education and clean water to hunger relief and healthcare.
With a warm, welcoming atmosphere, our meetings are filled with lively conversations, engaging speakers, and a shared sense of purpose. We take pride in our fundraising efforts, which have contributed over $1 million to local and international projects. If you’re looking to connect with your community and make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us and experience the camaraderie and fulfillment that comes with being a part of our Rotary family.
President David Weeks will tell us about this nonprofit philanthropic organization that seeks to provide resorces promoting good health, education, and economic growth that will empower people in need.
Club member Robin Thomas tells us who she is and what she's all about.
Stay up to date on all things happening in our club and learn about our great Friday meeting programs.
We meet every Friday morning @ 7:30 at The Periodic Table Restaurant:
8808 Centre Park Dr, Columbia, MD 21045
Be our guest for breakfast and help make a difference in our community and the world.
How can our members help your organization?
Rotarians put their motto of “Service Above Self” into action every day and in every part of the world, generously contributing time and talents to help others. Columbia-Patuxent Rotary members, for instance, carry out community service projects that address local needs and have worked with distant clubs to cosponsor international humanitarian work.
Here are just a few examples: (1) we collect school supplies to stuff and distribute backpacks each year for local students; (2) we…
Employees in small businesses are acutely aware when the boss becomes passionately involved with community service projects in their hometown. And why shouldn’t they? Many employees not only work in Howard County, but also live and raise their families here. This is especially true of younger employees. They care greatly about company values and corporate benefits other than just salary, like job flexibility, enjoying the work environment, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and…
